3 month old eating solids?

My aunt (43) had her son 3 months ago. She came to visit and noticed that my daughter was licking her hands. She told me to feed her cereal in a bottle and to start veggie gerber in about a week. My daughter was born 10/29/12. My pediatrician recommended solids at around 6 months. Question: Is it crazy to start solids at 2-3 months?

My aunt (43) had her son 3 months ago. She came to visit and noticed that my daughter was licking her hands. She told me to feed her cereal in a bottle and to start veggie gerber in about a week. My daughter was born 10/29/12. My pediatrician recommended solids at around 6 months. Question: Is it crazy to start solids at 2-3 months?

Yes, yes it is. My MIL has been pestering me to start solids with my daughter, and it drives me nuts. She gets cereal for reflux and prunes (or apple juice) for constipation, but every time I turn my back, someone is shoving frosting in her mouth, or gravy, or trying to give her a sip of Mt. Dew.

Yes, yes it is. My MIL has been pestering me to start solids with my daughter, and it drives me nuts. She gets cereal for reflux and prunes (or apple juice) for constipation, but every time I turn my back, someone is shoving frosting in her mouth, or gravy, or trying to give her a sip of Mt. Dew.

All babies are ready at different times. I did the cereal in a bottle with my first at 3 months and spoon fed at 4 months. My second did not need food as early and began solids at 5 months. My third was born Oct 18th and has only had breastmilk. Pediatrician said 3-4 months with my first 10 years ago. Now they are telling me 6 months. I will not be waiting that long. If at say 4 months you offer a spoon of thinned baby cereal and they push it out with tongue they are not ready. If they wrap mouth and take it they are.

All babies are ready at different times. I did the cereal in a bottle with my first at 3 months and spoon fed at 4 months. My second did not need food as early and began solids at 5 months. My third was born Oct 18th and has only had breastmilk. Pediatrician said 3-4 months with my first 10 years ago. Now they are telling me 6 months. I will not be waiting that long. If at say 4 months you offer a spoon of thinned baby cereal and they push it out with tongue they are not ready. If they wrap mouth and take it they are.

Is she related to my MIL? Granted, my LO is 5 mos old and we are starting with cereal but she keeps pushing it with every meal and for me to put it in the bottle. I've told her several times and even fed him once while she was watching to show her that he's just not ready yet. He keeps pushing the spoon and food out with his tongue.

Is she related to my MIL? Granted, my LO is 5 mos old and we are starting with cereal but she keeps pushing it with every meal and for me to put it in the bottle. I've told her several times and even fed him once while she was watching to show her that he's just not ready yet. He keeps pushing the spoon and food out with his tongue.

All peds (That we talked to) recommended it at 6 months...we started at 6mos. The way I see it, is were all so eager to see what our new lo can do thay we feel we should rush to the next step because its new and cute, but no need to rush things.. :)

All peds (That we talked to) recommended it at 6 months...we started at 6mos. The way I see it, is were all so eager to see what our new lo can do thay we feel we should rush to the next step because its new and cute, but no need to rush things.. :)

I agree, Harmony. Too much of parenting these days is about bragging about how quickly one's child/baby can advance to the next step even if it means pushing them into something they're not ready for.

Whatever happened to letting babies be babies? *Sigh* not to mention that most GI tracts are not able to properly digest solid foods at 3 months (and yes, I'm aware that there are always exceptions to this rule, specifically those dealing with reflux issues).

I agree, Harmony. Too much of parenting these days is about bragging about how quickly one's child/baby can advance to the next step even if it means pushing them into something they're not ready for.

Whatever happened to letting babies be babies? *Sigh* not to mention that most GI tracts are not able to properly digest solid foods at 3 months (and yes, I'm aware that there are always exceptions to this rule, specifically those dealing with reflux issues).

Dd's ped advised we start cereal (spoon fed) at 4 months, she was a big baby though and he was worried that with just formula, she wouldn't be getting enough iron (something to do with solids helping their body hold the iron properly). He is big on starting solids before 6 months but said never to try before 4 months unless there's a medical reason.

Dd's ped advised we start cereal (spoon fed) at 4 months, she was a big baby though and he was worried that with just formula, she wouldn't be getting enough iron (something to do with solids helping their body hold the iron properly). He is big on starting solids before 6 months but said never to try before 4 months unless there's a medical reason.

I personally believe it's way too early. A baby Amy show physical signs of being ready, but the lining of the gut can take up to 6 months to develop. I wouldn't want to chance it, I don't care how "interested" my baby seems in food.

I personally believe it's way too early. A baby Amy show physical signs of being ready, but the lining of the gut can take up to 6 months to develop. I wouldn't want to chance it, I don't care how "interested" my baby seems in food.

My dd started solids at 16weeks as recommended by my doctor. She had colic so bad and nothing at all helped. I was sure there was something wrong with her digestive system until about a week after she started solids. She became a delightful, happy baby at last. It obviously depends on the circumstances but I think its definitely ok to start solids before six months, however, I would never start before the 16week mark, as that is what my doctor recommended.

My dd started solids at 16weeks as recommended by my doctor. She had colic so bad and nothing at all helped. I was sure there was something wrong with her digestive system until about a week after she started solids. She became a delightful, happy baby at last. It obviously depends on the circumstances but I think its definitely ok to start solids before six months, however, I would never start before the 16week mark, as that is what my doctor recommended.

Thanks for the responses. My son is 21 months and didn't eat solids until 5-6 months. He was EBF. My daughter (8w) is EBF too. My aunt also suggested to mix formula, cereal and breast-milk to help my baby sleep through the night. I thought that's a bit much. She is 2 months. I'm ok staying up at night with her. I know there is an over feeding issue in her home but to even suggest this concoctions it's crazy. She has twin daughters (8years old) together they weight 220 lbs. Her 3 month baby looks like he is 9 months. I gotta stay away from her advice.

Thanks for the responses. My son is 21 months and didn't eat solids until 5-6 months. He was EBF. My daughter (8w) is EBF too. My aunt also suggested to mix formula, cereal and breast-milk to help my baby sleep through the night. I thought that's a bit much. She is 2 months. I'm ok staying up at night with her. I know there is an over feeding issue in her home but to even suggest this concoctions it's crazy. She has twin daughters (8years old) together they weight 220 lbs. Her 3 month baby looks like he is 9 months. I gotta stay away from her advice.

My son is 5 months and we are waiting until 6 months to start solids per pedi's orders. He has reflux and is formula fed (Enfamil AR for reflux) and still the pedi said to wait until 6 months. I'm all for letting my baby BE a baby and not push solids onto him or anything else for that matter.

My son is 5 months and we are waiting until 6 months to start solids per pedi's orders. He has reflux and is formula fed (Enfamil AR for reflux) and still the pedi said to wait until 6 months. I'm all for letting my baby BE a baby and not push solids onto him or anything else for that matter.

I just always tell my mil what the pedi said...she told us 4-6 months with cereal first. Spoon and bowl only! She said never to put it in the bottle. The purpose is to teach them to eat solids, and how can they do that sucking it down. It's not necessary to begin til 6 mos, but all of mine were on the small side, so the dr wanted extra calories since mine had a hard time getting milk down while I was at work. All info I have seen/read says cereal/veggies/fruits at 4-6 mos. never before.....

I just always tell my mil what the pedi said...she told us 4-6 months with cereal first. Spoon and bowl only! She said never to put it in the bottle. The purpose is to teach them to eat solids, and how can they do that sucking it down. It's not necessary to begin til 6 mos, but all of mine were on the small side, so the dr wanted extra calories since mine had a hard time getting milk down while I was at work. All info I have seen/read says cereal/veggies/fruits at 4-6 mos. never before.....

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